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Penta Family History

Penta Surname Meaning

Italian:: habitational name from Penta, a district of Fisciano in Salerno province, or possibly from other minor places called with penta ‘rock’. In some instances, possibly a nickname from Neapolitan penta ‘turkey hen’.

Variant of Pinto, also used as a medieval personal name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Penta family from?

You can see how Penta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Penta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Penta families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Penta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Penta families in 1891.
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What did your Penta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penta. 27% of Penta men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Penta women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penta were New Worker and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • General Work
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Penta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penta census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Penta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Penta. For the veterans among your Penta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penta lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Penta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Penta in 1949 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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